Easter Egg Gift Boxes

I decided to do something a little different this year for the big kids (Fae, Scott, Ellie & Luke). What with money being tight and all, i wanted a cheaper version of Easter ... if there is such a thing LOL!

I found a free template from here and adapted it to fit the heavy weight design paper i had (thanks Linda x)

• Images ~ Magnolia's from the gorgeous Tab x
• Acetate & Ribbon ~ Stash
• Tools ~ Nesties, Pencil Crayons, Odourless White Spirits, Blending Stumps No.0

I used the piece of DP that was cut out to form the window as a label and attached it to the ribbon at the back of the box. Some scrap card was used to frame the window too!

A Spoon Full of Sugar #95 & Just Christmas and Birthday's Sketch #58

This weeks sponsor at Just Christmas and Birthday Cards is.... Simon Says Stamp ... and they have kindly donate a $10 gift voucher to one lucky person entering this weeks challenge.

Hmmm .... does this card still qualify though cos its neither a Christmas or a Birthday card? You'll have to let me know LOL!

The Challenge at A Spoon Full of Sugar is a topic this week which was picked by Debbie and is ..... Easter!

CS ~ The Papermill Shop
DP's ~ My gorgeous RAK from the gorgeous Linda xxx
Image ~ Sliekje Digi Stamps
Fibres ~ Stash
Gems ~ Stash
Sentiment ~ PC Generated
Tools ~ Pencil Crayons, Odourless White Spirits, Blending Stumps No.0, Nesties, Sewing Machine, Sakura Glaze Pens (purple, yellow, orange)

Stamptacular Sunday Challenge

For this week’s challenge you will create a card or project using the sketch provided! Your options are endless…let your creativity take you away! Oh, and, of course, don’t forget to stamp somewhere on your card or project! You will have until midnight (EST) March 20th, 2010 to complete this.

CS ~ Stash
DP's ~ RAK from my blog buddy Linda thanks honey x
Image ~ Stampavie ~ Mice and Mistletoe ~ RAK from Linda xxx
Gems ~ Stash
Sentiment ~ PC Generated
Tools ~ Nesties, Odourless White Spirits, Blending Stumps No.0, Pencil Crayons, Sewing Machine, Sakura White Souffle Pen

Yayyy ... my very first Christmas card of the year! Probably the only one i'll end up making but at least i tried LOL!

Sketch Saturday #94

This weeks challenge is being sponsored by one of our regular sponsors, Simon Says Stamp! with a $25 gift certificate to spend on their goodies to the winner of this weeks challenge!

Not sure if i've managed it this week ...i just couldn't get it to all fit on the other way ... but at least i tried LOL!!!!

CS ~ Paper Cellar
DP's ~ Shabby Princess ~ Celebrate
Image ~ Newton Bear Colouring Page
Sentiment ~ Newton Bear Colouring Page
Stars ~ PC Generated
Tools ~ Nesties, (my new Mother's Day Pressie) Woodware Star Border Punch, Carla Crafts Corner Punch, Odourless White Spirits, Blending Stumps No.0, Pencil Crayons, Holographic card behind the star punch, Glossy Accents.

Friday Sketchers #93

Jacque is hosting this weeks sketch challenge and has a sketch that she hopes we will enjoy using. This weeks sponsor is Irina Blount, the founder and owner of the fairly new stamp company, La-La Land Crafts. The winner of this week's challenge will receive THREE of the digi stamps of their choice!!

CS ~ Stash
DP's ~ RAK my gorgeous buddy Linda x
Image ~ Also RAK from Linda xx
Sentiment ~ PC Generated
Ribbon ~ Stash
Gems ~ Kanban Crafts
Tools ~ Odourless White Spirits, Pencil Crayons, Blending Stumps No.0, Sewing Machine, Nesties.

By the way Happy Mother's Day to everyone! I had 2 gorgeous cards and 2 lovely gifts! Thanks Fae & Eloise ... Love ya both xxx

Sketch Saturday Challenge #93

Maya is taking her turn to host this weeks challenge, which is a fabulous sketch :)
She is also sponsoring the prize this week,
and
One lucky winner gets an adorable Hanglar girl :) (i soooo want it)

CS ~ Stash

DP's ~ A gorgeous RAK from an equally gorgeous blog buddy ... Linda

Image ~ Mum, Maurie J Manning (Digital Pencil Too)

Sentiment ~ PC Generated

Ribbon ~ TabbyCrafts

Gems ~ Stash

Flowers ~ From my Mum's Stash

Tools ~ Pencil Crayons, Blending Stumps No.0, Odourless White Spirits, Nesties, Sewing Machine, Fluffy Stuff (although it doesn't show up too well in the photo, i've used it for the soap suds)

Just Magnolia Week 48

The sponsor this week is Jacobi Drachten and the fabulous prize they have sponsored is ... Copics, a Magnolia Ink magazine, clear and wood mounted rubber stamps and card for Copics/ProMarkers.

This week the challenge is BIRTHDAYS - remember your creations must have a Magnolia image on to qualify for the prize draw. The winner will be chosen by Random Generator next week so to be in the running all you need to do is ensure you have at least one Magnolia image on your card and link your card (not your blog) in Mr Linky and have your card posted by 8pm UK time next Thursday 4th March 2010.

• CS ~ Paper Cellar & Left overs
• Image ~ Edwin ~ Winter Stamp Club Kit 2009
• Sentiment ~ PC Generated
• Ribbon & Eyelets ~ Stash
• Pearls ~ Local Craft Store
• Tools ~ Nesties, Odourless White Spirits, Pencil Crayons, Blending Stumps No.0, Eyelet Setter, Corner Punch, Glamour Dust.

Sketch Saturday Week #91 & Stamp With Fun Challenge #47

This weeks sketch is being sponsored by Stamp and Create, a fabulous online store with everyday low prices, and is owned by Lacey Stephens. The prize is a Wags 'n Whiskers new release stamp, a Kraftin' Kimmie Stamp, and a Bow Easy bow-making tool, what a fantastic prize eh?!!

This weeks Stamp With Fun Challenge is "stitch"

CS ~ Paper Cellar

DP's ~ Raspberry Road Designs ~ Country Cuddles

Image ~ Newton Bear Colouring Page

Buttons, Gem & Raffia ~ Stash

Happy Birthday Dad Sentiment ~ PC Generated

Tools ~ Sewing Machine, Gamasol, Blending Stumps No.0, Pencil Crayons, Fluffy Stuff, Sakura Glaze Pen (Red)

DP2 Challenge #19

The February hostess, Dawn, has put together another terrific challenge.. it's 'Clean 'n Simple'.

Dawn's interpretation for this week's challenge is... Use white or cream cardstock, your image from Mo's Digital Pencil, and one ribbon.. it's that simple... and, no additional layers!

What a refreshing change, not having to trawl through endless papers to decide which one best fits the challenge! Thoroughly enjoyed the challenge ... thanks Dawn!

• CS ~ Stash
• Image ~ Mo's Digital Pencil ~ Summer Baby
• Ribbon ~ Stash
• Sentiment ~ PC Generated
• Tools ~ Pencil Crayons, Gamasol, Blending Stumps No.0, Glossy Accents

Stamptacular Sunday Challenge #46

This week's challenge is called… GOING IN CIRCLES!

For this challenge you will create a card or project with as many circles on it as you can without making it look gaudy! Oh, and, of course, you MUST also stamp somewhere on your card.

You will have from now until midnight (EST) February 27th, 2010 to complete this challenge and post a DIRECT LINK to your submission into Mr. Linky in order to be entered into the drawing for this week's fabulous prize donated by:

SIMON SAYS STAMP
The prize is a $25 Gift Certificate plus FREE SHIPPING!

CS ~ Paper Cellar

DP's ~ Basic Grey ~ Boxer

Image ~ Mo's Digital Pencil ~ Two Toby

Sentiment ~ PC Generated

Gems ~ Stash

Tools ~ Pencil Crayons, Gamasol, Blending Stumps No.0, Nesties.

Truly Scrumptious Happy Birthday

Wednesday was Truly Scrumptious' first birthday!!

For their special birthday challenge they have a sketch with the additional (optional) challenge to make a birthday card.

They are delighted to welcome back Digital Delights by Louby Lou. The birthday challenge winner will receive a $20 voucher to spend in Wendy's Digital Delights store. Plus, three runners-up will receive a mystery prize from the Truly Scrumptious shop

CS ~ Stash

DP's ~ K & Co ~ Elizabeth Brownd ~ Garden Cottage

Image ~ Ching-Chou Kwik ~ gorgeous RAK from Linda xxx

Flowers ~ Stash & TabbyCrafts
Dewdrops ~ TabbyCrafts

Eyelets & Ribbon ~ Stash

Sentiment ~ PC Generated

Tools ~ Sewing Machine, Birch Leaf Punch, Pencil Crayons, Gamasol, Blending Stumps No.0, Martha Stewart Butterfly Punch, Glamour Dust, Sakura Stardust Pen (Silver).

Friday Sketchers #90

Beatrix, from Germany is the designer of this weeks sketch.

This week Friday Sketchers can present a really generous sponsor:

InStyle Stamps! …the home of whimsical, retro, anime rubber stamps and scrapbook supplies. And their wonderful prize is ...

4 digital images of your choice

CS ~ Stash
DP's ~ Left overs from previous projects
Image ~ High Hopes ~ Clarabelle & Riley
Eyelets & Raffia ~ Stash
Sentiment ~ PC Generated
Tools ~ Sewing Machine, Gamasol, Pencil Crayons, Blending Stumps No.0, Nesties

Another Just 4 Fun ...

I usually buy a card for my Dad to give to my Mum for her birthday ... else she wouldn't get one LOL! I completely forgot this year and had a text message asking me to make him one! So here it is ...

CS ~ Paper Cellar

DP's ~ Shabby Princess

Image ~ LOTV gorgeous RAK from my VBFBF Diane xxx

Flowers ~ Left over from the bridal bouquets

Dewdrops ~ TabbyCrafts

Gems ~ Stash

Tools ~ Nesties, Sewing Machine, Gamasol, Pencil Crayons, Blending Stumps No.0, Birch Leaf Punch, Glamour Dust

Sweet Sketch Wednesday & Cute Card Thursday #100

Sweet Sketch Wednesdays sponsor this week is Sally Ann from Digi Stamp Boutique. She has some darling new spring digis. It will really put you in the mood for Spring and Easter. Sally also offers a free digi each month . You can try her images for free. This week Sally is sponsoring with a $10 digi prize to our lucky winner.

This week at Cute Card Thursday they want to see our cards or projects feature something metal on them...brads, charms, if it's metal, they want to see it. They are sponsored by....digisparkle.com, who have a monthly freebie (great for trying digistamps out before you buy!) and a great range of images. Heather is offering two, yes you read it right, TWO prizes this week...Two lucky winners, as chosen by Random.Org, will each receive a £10 voucher to spend online in her store www.digisparkle.com.

CS ~ Stash

DP's ~ Left overs from previous projects

Lace ~ Stash

Image ~ High Hopes ~ Gertie, Millie & Hattie

Flowers ~ Stash & TabbyCrafts

Sentiment ~ PC Generated

Beadcap & Pearl Brad ~ Stash

Tools ~ Sewing Machine, Nesties, Pencil Crayons, Gamasol, Blending Stumps No.0, Sakura Glaze Pens, Woodware Grass Punch.

Stamp With Fun Challenge #46 & Papertake Weekly Challenge 16/02/10

Stamp With Fun have a fab sketch designed by Tina46 which is sponsored by KreativArt.

This week Papertake Weekly so pleased to introduce a new sponsor for us ... Stitchy from Stitchy Stamps. Here is a little bit about Stitchy and her work - I have been creating stamps for about 8 months now and absolutely became addicted when I learned how..I started with paint shop pro about 6 years ago and use to design scraps for scrapbooking..I introduced a good scrapper friend of mine to digi stamps and she decided to open a store - Digital-Ink,Co - about 5 months ago and the rest is history lol...So the challenge this week is "Check This Out" And quite simply we just want to see some gingham or checks included in your work. It could be a ribbon or included on the design paper. As always, this is entirely up to you.

CS ~ Stash

DP's ~ Left over from previous projects

Image ~ Sarah Kay Colouring Page

Ribbon & Lace ~ Stash

Brads ~ Stash

Tools ~ Sewing Machine, Pencil Crayons, Gamasol, Blending Stumps No.0,

Quixotic Challenge #14

This week, the challenge has been set by Rowena. She would like to see... *** Something For Mum ***

Create a card, project or gift for Mum Those of us in the UK may be thinking Mother's Day, which is next month, Mum's birthday or even "just because". The project doesn't have to be for your own mother, of course, and you could even twist the theme ever so slightly and create something for a new Mum! Don't forget - all entries this month go into a prize draw on the first Wednesday in March, for a fab prize including a stamp of your choice from Amy Young's Sweet November range (check them out HERE) and an assortment of pearls, pins and charms (total value approximately £15).

CS ~ Paper Cellar

DP's ~ A Whisper of Romantic

Image ~ Mo's Digital Pencil ~ Jill Two

Flowers ~ TabbyCrafts

Sentiment ~ PC Generated

Pearls ~ Stash

Tools ~ Pencil Crayons, Gamasol, Blending Stump No.0, Birch Leaf Punch, Carla Craft Corner Punch, Sewing Machine.

Stamptacular Sunday Challenge

This week's challenge is called…
SWEET TREAT!
For this week’s challenge you will create a PROJECT, not just a card, that includes some sort of TREAT! Oh, and, of course, you MUST also incorporate some sort of stamping on your project.

You will have from now until midnight (EST) February 20th, 2010 to complete this challenge and post a DIRECT LINK to your submission into Mr. Linky in order to be entered into the drawing for this week's fabulous prize donated by:
LINE
The prize is FABULOUS Hanglar Stanglar STAMP; not just a stamped image!

This is a gift wallet i've made using some left over CS and DP. I know the challenge says Sweet Treat, which implies chocolate and candy's but it does say some sort of treat! And what could be more of a treat than theatre tickets?!

Image ~ Magnolia Edwin ~ Winter 2009 Stamp Club Kit

Sentiment ~ Pink Petticoat ~ Sentiment and Tiny Tags

Tools ~ Pencil Crayons, Gamasol, Blending Stumps No.0, Crescent shaped ribbon slot punch tool, Carla Craft corner punch.

Just For Fun ....

I've been cooking on gas of late and have even made cards that don't fit into any challenges ... i know how'd that happen!?!

CS ~ Paper Cellar

DP's ~ K & Co ~ Brenda Walton ~ Brianna

Flowers ~ Stash and TabbyCrafts

Lace ~ Market Stall

Pearls ~ Stash

Image ~ Sarah Kay

Tools ~ Pencil Crayons, Gamasol, Blending Stumps No.0, Sewing Machine, Birch Leaf Punch, Heart Border Punch (HobbyCraft)

Sketch Saturday #90

The sketch this week is being sponsored by the fabulous Simon Says Stamp. This weeks prize is sure to inspire you to fill your shopping basket, because once again, Heidi is very generously offering another wonderful $25 gift certificate to spend on SSS goodies!

CS ~ Stash

DP's ~ Basic Grey ~ Sultry and the floral one i have no idea cos i've lost the front cover LOL!

Image ~ Gorgeous LOTV RAK from my bestest VBFBF Diane xxx

Sentiment ~ Freebie Wordart

Ribbon & Eyelets ~ Stash

Flowers ~ TabbyCrafts

Tools ~ Sewing Machine, Eyelet Punch, Nesties, Gamasol, Pencil Crayons, Blending Stumps No.0.

Friday Sketchers #89 & Just Magnolia Week 42

Happy Valentine's Day bloggers.

Aud from Norway is this week's host of the challenge.The sponsor this week is ... Scrapmagasinet: The prize you can win is a wood mounted personal stamp (2"x 2") to use on the back of your cards. If you win, you can choose to have a new, one of a kind, custom made stamp - with your own wishes for text, language and /or image. You can, if you want, choose from the designs already up in the online shop.

This week Just Magnolia's sponsor is Wild Orchid Crafts – specialists in Mulberry paper roses, paper flowers and craft supplies. They pride themselves on offering excellent value for money and superb customer service as well as an amazing range of paper flowers. We are thrilled to have them sponsor us as we all love flowers!! The prize is amazing too – lots and lots of roses, cherry blossoms, gardenias, asters, mini roses, lilies and even some little satin hearts, just in time for Valentines day cards.

Just Magnolia's challenge this week is LOVE – remember your creations must have a Magnolia image on to qualify for the prize draw. The winner will be chosen by Random Generator next week so to be in the running all you need to do is ensure you have at least one Magnolia image on your card and link your card (not your blog) in Mr Linky and have your card posted by 10 pm UK time next Thursday 19th February

CS ~ Stash

DP's ~ Summer Driggs ~ Bubblegum & Liquorice

Images ~ Magnolia ~ Winter Stamp Club Kit 2009

Sentiment ~ Studio G 99p clear stamps set

Pearls ~ Local Craft Shop

Tulle ~ TabbyCrafts

Tools ~ Pencil Crayons, Gamasol, Blending Stumps No.0, Nesties, Sewing Machine.